President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled former Nigerian vice president and presidential aspirant, Abubakar Atiku, as the latter turns 70 years old on Friday 25 November 2016.

Speaking in a statement today, Buhari said:

"I'm delighted to welcome Alhaji Abubakar to the 70s club and pray that Allah would grant him many more years of good health and service to Nigeria.

"Over the years, I have admired your courage and doggedness in defending your interests and your generosity in promoting education. The American University in Yola is one of your noble legacies, and my hope and wish is that it will endure."